awesome. so, now she's ditched her clique! it'd be super weird if she were to join Eric's group at lunch, or whatever. it'd seem like she was relying on him for support and that she was kind of like a pity case, i'd like to think she'd be uber independent and find new friends. ah, that's just what i think! i'm enthralled to see what happens in the next chapter.

Wow. I just found this story and it's very powerful. Zoey is a great central character and I love seeing her relationship with Eric growing.

I've actually shed a few tears through the chapters. You've managed to write amazingly complex characters. I really enjoy that Zoey isn't the clean cut, flawless heroine that so many other people write. She's imperfect and for that I love her.

I can't wait to read more of her journey and to see how everything plays out between her and Eric.

I really did enjoy this chapter a lot. It really showcases how much Zoey has changed. And as for the thing with Eric's home life, I'd already had my suspicions about that. As for where I think this story will go from here, I'm really not sure. After this it could basically go anywhere. It all depends on how you base others' reactions to Zoey's outburst. I'd like to see her maybe get away from all of it for a bit. Spend some time putting things in perspective, surrounded by others who are less judgmental. I'm not sure how this would work out, maybe take a trip next break. I'd also like to see her explore new relationships. Not necessarily with Leo, but with someone nice (not Eric though). But before all of this, I think that she should have a confrontation with Jonathan. And by confrontation, I don't mean a big blowout. I mean a civil conversation, where both get all of their pent up emotions out. It seems to me like Jonathan really cared for her and is just hurt. I think they both need a little closure.

Well, those are my thoughts. I'm sure that whatever direction you plan on going with this will turn out great.

Ah! The angst - goodness, I could feel the hurt when she saw Eric and Gwen smooching :O Is there going to be a 'story' behind it. Or is it a relationship? Ahahaha. I'd love it if it was the latter. DRAMA! woot.

I like how you toned down the whole everyone hating her thing. It seems much more plausible now. I feel sad for Zoey, this whole Eric scenario is killing her. Although I have a feeling the kissing Gwen thing might not be what it seems. I think that Zoey and Tyler should go out. He's been a sweetheart to her through all of this, and she needs someone to take her mind off Eric, as I've said before.

omg! Eric you bastard! no way! now, i'm utterly confused! Lol, but i do hope it will indeed be EricxZoey in the end! and not like EricxGwen or something... wow, im so depressed now. anywayz, PLZ UPDATE SOON! ]